Neurology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake
Neurology • Shoreline, WA • Since 1959 • 1 (Montlake, UW Medical Center) locations
About
Summary: The UW Medical Center (Montlake Campus) is a nonprofit, nationally recognized hospital in Seattle, part of UW Medicine. It features extensive services across oncology, radiology, NICU, cardiac, obstetrics, orthopedics, and more, with the Montlake Tower expanding facilities in 2012. The center operates about 70+ clinics on the Montlake campus and employs nearly 2,000 staff. It has notable leadership (e.g., CEO Jita Pandya Buño; CMO Laura Quinnan-Hostein) and a focus on equity and clinical risk management. The page highlights UWMC’s long-standing role in safe, high-quality patient care and its broad specialty offerings, including potential neurology-related care within the Montlake campus network, though specific neurology clinic details are not listed on the page. For neurology services, you’d typically find neurology and neuroscience care integrated within UW Medicine’s Montlake clinical network.
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
1959 NE Pacific St., Fl 8, Seattle, WA 98195
Phone
206.598.xxxx
adasitecoorduwmcnw@uw.edu
Opening Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday/Sunday Closed
Telehealth
Telehealth services
Emergency Care
If at any point your symptoms worsen or you feel like you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
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FAQs
What services are available at this location?
Neurology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake offers Neurology, Neuromuscular diseases, Telehealth services, and related services such as epilepsy and seizure care, headache, movement disorders, nerve injury/neuropathy, and neuromuscular ultrasound.
Who are the physicians accepting new patients?
The clinic lists multiple physicians (e.g., Carolyn Black, MD; Denise Chen, MD; Andrea L. Cheng-Hakimian, MD; Barbara J. Distad, MD; Noah Eby, MD; Shu-Ching Hu M.D., Ph.D.; Hojoong Mike Kim, MD; Eric Edward Kraus M.D.; Yi-Han Lin M.D.; Nausheen Mahmood, MD; Sean Marinelli, MD; Vish Kumaraswamy, MD, MBBS; John Christopher Oakley M.D., Ph.D.; Kathleen Pagulayan, PhD; Priyank Patel, MD; Matthew K., M.D.; Marissa Sakoda, MD; Ali Samii M.D.; Norman K. So M.D.; Kimmy Su, MD, PhD; Leo H. Wang M.D., Ph.D.; Yujie Wang, MD; Michael Weiss M.D.). They are accepting new and returning patients.
Is MyChart available for scheduling?
Yes. Returning patients with MyChart: Sign in to book online.
Where is the UW Medical Center – Montlake located?
1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UW Medicine Neurology at Montlake (Dr. John Oakley): 4.9/5 (127 ratings) (45 reviews)
- UW Medicine Neurology at Montlake (Dr. Barbara Distad): 4.8/5 (210 ratings) (23 reviews)
- UW Medicine Neurology at Montlake (Dr. Matthew Preston): 4.7/5 (81 ratings) (Multiple reviews)
- UW Medicine Neurology at Meridian Pavilion (Elizabeth Spokoiny, ARNP): 4.6/5 (131 ratings) (10 reviews)
- Dr. Lisa Lester (Shoreline): Mixed sentiment reported (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- High level of physician expertise and knowledge
- Strong listening skills and empathy reported by many patients
- Thorough evaluation and patient-centered treatment planning
- Professional and helpful staff interactions
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding bedside manner and communication style
- Dissatisfaction with the diagnosis process for complex or non-textbook cases
- Long wait times reported at general UW Medicine Shoreline locations
"Dr. Oakley is the gold standard of care providers... Allows and encourages my participation in my healing journey."
— UW Medicine Patient Review"Dr. Wang is an outstanding doctor. I am always so impressed by her combination of listening skills, empathy and competence."
— UW Medicine Patient Review"Do not see Dr. Lester unless you fit an obvious textbook chart for which she can prescribe medicine. She does not consider your entire history."
— WebMD Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More neurology clinics in Shoreline
Neura Health is a nationwide teleneurology platform offering virtual neurology care for chronic neurological conditions, including migraine and headache. Key points: - Model: Virtual neurology clinic with a national network of board-certified neurologists and sub-specialists; aim to reduce wait times (appointments typically scheduled within a week) and provide personalized treatment plans, health coaching, and concierge support. - Services: Tele-neurology visits, proactive care, triage via AI/self-serve content, and treatment plans for conditions like migraine, headache, sleep disorders, tremor, epilepsy, concussion, long-haul COVID, and undiagnosed neurological symptoms. - Outcomes and approach: Focus on improved quality of life and cost-saving care for health plans and systems; clinical outcomes published in peer-reviewed journals (2022–2023). - Scale and presence: Founded 2020, headquartered in New York, with a footprint in the United States (4 offices) and presence in Canada and the UK; ~45 staff, annual revenue ~$2.0M, and $24.0M in total funding. - Suitable for: Individuals in Shoreline seeking virtual neurology care for headaches/migraines, especially where access to local specialists is limited or wait times are long.
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